Matagorda County

Bay City ISD reviews tablet settings after complaints of sexual icons on app

September 9, 2020 2:45pm CDT

Bay City ISD says they are reviewing settings on their tablets after getting complaints about images and words pertaining to sexual content found in an application on the devices.

After four near-drownings, Matagorda Co. officials warning about dangerous riptides

August 28, 2020 5:40pm CDT

Officials said with the weather conditions after Hurricane Laura, it’s predicted that the riptides will be even worse than other weekends.

Texas primary runoff elections: Everything you need to know to vote

July 13, 2020 10:28pm CDT

The Republican and Democratic primary runoff elections are July 14 in Texas. This guide has the list of polling locations and sample ballots for Houston-area counties.

THE LATEST: Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area

July 8, 2020 11:02pm CDT

The patients have been linked to a mix of both international travel and community spread.

Matagorda Co. issues mandatory shelter in place

April 2, 2020 6:29pm CDT

The mandatory shelter in place will take effect on April 2 at 2:15 p.m. and will extend until further notice in Matagorda County.

Matagorda County reports second COVID-19 related death

April 1, 2020 11:42am CDT

According to the Matagorda County Health Department, the man in his 70s passed away at Matagorda Regional Medical Center with symptoms consistent with COVID-19.

COMPLETE LIST of cancellations and closures due to coronavirus outbreak

March 19, 2020 9:42am CDT

Many events are canceled, and clinics and schools are closing. You can find the full list here.

Texas’ first COVID-19 death was 97-year-old World War II veteran

March 18, 2020 5:26pm CDT

Before his death, a coronavirus test was administered, and on Monday—a day after his death—it came back positive for COVID-19, according to a press release from the Matagorda County Hospital District.

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Houston area's first COVID-19 death

March 18, 2020 4:59pm CDT

Eddie Roberts, 97, of Bay City was a World War Two veteran of the US Army when he died Sunday.

Matagorda County reports 1st COVID-19 death in Houston area

March 16, 2020 10:13pm CDT

Matagorda County has confirmed the first COVID-19 case in the Houston Metro area. Officials say the patient who passed away was a man in his 90s.

First COVID-19 presumptive positive case confirmed in Matagorda County

March 14, 2020 9:10pm CDT

Matagorda County's first COVID-19 presumptive positive patient is a woman in her 60s who was hospitalized due to complications caused by pneumonia. The woman's test has been sent to the CDC for verification.